Modular Beverage Holder With Detachable Cup Insert Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage holders fail to securely position containers and do not account for the need for periodic cleaning to maintain sanitary conditions.
Innovation Solution
A modular beverage holder with a detachable cup holder that includes a rotation-limiting connection to maintain alignment with the receiver, allowing for easy cleaning and accommodating various container sizes and types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a flat tray is provided adjacent to the user's position, then a resting surface for beverage containers is provided, but the beverage container is not secured in position
Solution Approach 1:
The beverage holder is divided into a base unit and a detachable cup holder component. The cup holder can be separated from the base for cleaning purposes, while the base remains stationary to provide stable positioning. This segmentation allows the stationary base to secure the container while the detachable part can be cleaned easily.
2Reliability
If a fixed beverage holder structure is used, then container positioning is provided, but the device cannot be easily cleaned to maintain sanitary conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The cup holder is designed as a detachable component that can be separated from the base. This allows the cup holder to be removed for cleaning while the base remains in position to maintain container securing functionality. The segmentation enables easy access to cleaning areas without compromising positioning reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the cup holder and base allows for dynamic separation and reattachment. The cup holder can be detached when cleaning is needed and reattached when not needed, providing flexibility in maintaining sanitary conditions while preserving the positioning function when the components are assembled.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal beverage holder design is used, then various container types can be accommodated, but the holder cannot securely position all container sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The cup holder incorporates specific structural features such as notches and contours at localized positions to accommodate different container types. These local adaptations include handle cutouts and size-varied support surfaces that provide secure positioning for various container shapes and sizes while maintaining the overall universal design of the holder.
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AI summary
A beverage container holder adapted to hold a wide variety of containers including cups, bottles, mugs, and tumblers. The device preferably includes a base, an upright extending upward from the base, and a receiver near the top of the upright. The receiver includes a cup holder which is preferably made detachable so that it may be washed in a dishwasher. The cup holder and receiver include a cutout which is wide enough to accommodate the handle on a coffee cup.