Mixing container

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mixing containers often require lengthy mixing processes and struggle to uniformly mix powders with liquids due to clumps adhering to the container walls, which are not effectively reached by traditional mixing mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

The use of at least two snail-shaped spiral parts that fill nearly the entire interior diameter of the container, functioning like a sieve to dissolve clumps and scrape adhesions off the walls during a single up and down motion, combined with a screw-shaped spiral part for guidance and efficient distribution of the mixing element.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single spiral mixing element is used, then the mixing mechanism is simple, but powder clumps adhere to container walls and cannot be effectively mixed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemixing mechanism structureVSAvoidmixing uniformity

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The mixing element is divided into multiple spiral segments (first spiral segment, second spiral segment, third spiral segment) that are spatially separated. These segments work together to create comprehensive mixing action throughout the container, ensuring that powder clumps on walls are effectively incorporated into the liquid while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If a mixing element with large diameter is used to reach container walls, then wall adhesions are scraped, but the mixing element cannot move freely through the container

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemixing uniformityVSAvoidmixing element mobility

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mixing element employs multiple spiral segments arranged in different spatial positions and orientations rather than a single large-diameter element. This dimensional arrangement allows the mixing element to navigate freely within the container while still effectively reaching and scraping the container walls through the distributed spiral segments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Manufacturing precision

If a long mixing process is used, then uniform mixing is achieved, but the mixing time is excessive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemixing uniformityVSAvoidmixing time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The multiple spiral segments are configured to work simultaneously and continuously throughout the container volume. As the mixing element moves, all spiral segments continuously engage with the liquid and powder mixture, eliminating dead zones and ensuring that mixing action is maintained throughout the entire process, thereby achieving uniform mixing in reduced time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Area of stationary object

If the spiral moves through the entire container length, then mixing coverage is improved, but powder clumps on walls remain unreachable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemixing coverageVSAvoidmixing uniformity

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

Different spiral segments are positioned at specific locations within the container (first spiral segment near the top, second spiral segment in the middle, third spiral segment near the bottom). Each segment is locally optimized to address mixing needs in its specific region, including effective engagement with container walls in its vicinity, thereby achieving comprehensive and uniform mixing throughout the entire container.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

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

This solution allows for quick and uniform mixing of substances, with the snail-shaped and screw-shaped spiral parts ensuring that powder clumps are dissolved and evenly distributed within the liquid during a short shaking process, producing a dispersive drinking liquid without the need for additional handling.

Implementation Method 1

functioning like a sieve to dissolve clumps and scrape adhesions off the walls during a single up and down motion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSieve effect: Filter (physical)

Implementation Method 2

scrape adhesions off the walls during a single up and down motion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical force: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 3

efficient distribution of the mixing element

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTurbulence: Turbulence

Implementation Method 4

during a short shaking process

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectShaking: Shaking

Data Source

PatentUS10588463B2Mixing container

Publication Date: 2020.03.17 ENGHARD FLORIAN

AI summary

The invention relates to a mixing container, which includes an internally cylindrical container (1) with a lid element (2) that is closeable at the top, and an internally axially movably arranged mixing element (3). In that regard, the invention is characterized in that the mixing element (3) includes at least two snail-shaped spiral parts (4, 5) with at least one screw-shaped spiral part (6) arranged axially therebetween, which consists of at least one one-piece wire coil (20), and, by its snail-shaped (4, 5) and/or screw-shaped spiral parts (6), is adapted externally to the inner diameter of the container (1) while maintaining a small sliding gap (7), wherein the mixing element (3) comprises an axial length of at least ¼ to at most ⅔ of the container interior space (8).