Methods and systems for controlling and maintaining the temperature of a drink within a drinking vessel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drink temperature maintenance systems fail to efficiently control and maintain the temperature of beverages in variously shaped drinking vessels, often requiring bulky containers that obstruct viewing and can lead to condensation issues.
Innovation Solution
A modular system comprising a receptacle with a multivessel contour and a stand that allows for interchangeable receptacles and stands, enabling efficient thermal energy transfer and condensation management, allowing the use of different-shaped drinking vessels while maintaining temperature control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a bulky insulated container is used to maintain drink temperature, then temperature control is improved, but the container obstructs viewing of the drink and causes condensation issues
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the temperature control function into two separate components: a reusable thermally insulated receptacle that maintains temperature, and a removable drinking vessel that the user actually drinks from. This segmentation allows the insulated container to do its job without the user experiencing the negative effects of bulkiness and condensation, while the removable vessel provides clear viewing and no condensation issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable drinking vessel acts as an intermediary between the user and the insulated receptacle. It allows the user to enjoy the temperature-controlled drink without directly interacting with the bulky insulated container, thereby avoiding condensation on the user's hands and maintaining unobstructed viewing of the drink.
2Temperature
If a specialized insulated drinking vessel is used, then temperature maintenance is improved, but the vessel cannot be used with variously shaped drinking glasses
Solution Approach 1:
The insulated receptacle is designed with a universal fitting mechanism that can accommodate variously shaped drinking vessels. The receptacle contains a removable insert or positioning structure that adapts to different vessel shapes and sizes, allowing the same temperature-controlled receptacle to work with wine glasses, beer mugs, cocktail glasses, and other drinking vessels.
3Ease of manufacture
If a fixed non-modular system is used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the system cannot accommodate interchangeable receptacles for different drinks
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into modular components: a base receptacle body and removable inserts or liners that can be exchanged based on the type of drink being served. This segmentation maintains manufacturing simplicity for each individual component while enabling versatility through the combination of multiple standardized parts.
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 system effectively maintains drink temperature across various vessel shapes, reduces condensation issues, and allows users to enjoy their drinks at desired temperatures without compromising the aesthetic experience or vessel quality.
Implementation Method 1
The cooled or warmed receptacle, by holding and contacting the drinking vessel, transfers thermal energy to, or receives thermal energy from, the drinking vessel
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AI summary
Systems and methods for controlling and maintaining the temperature of a drink are discussed. The system may include a receptacle defining a recess for receiving a drinking vessel. The system may have a stand for holding the receptacle upright. The stand may be releasably attached to the receptacle. The receptacle may include a top end portion, a bottom end portion, an inner wall portion, and an outer wall portion. The top end portion may define a top opening of the recess. A system may include a first receptacle defining a first recess for receiving a drinking vessel. The system may include a second receptacle for receiving a drinking vessel, wherein the second receptacle defines a second recess. The system may include a first stand operable to releasably attach to the first receptacle and the second receptacle.