Multi-Chamber Shot Container for Sequential Fluid Discharge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hand-held multi-chambered drinking containers fail to efficiently and effectively allow users to simultaneously or sequentially discharge segregated fluids, particularly difficult for individuals with physical impairments, and require reconfiguration to access the second chamber.
Innovation Solution
A multi-chamber shot container design featuring an inner and outer container with distinct apertures and cavities that are removably coupled in a watertight configuration, allowing for simultaneous or sequential fluid discharge through controlled aperture exposure to ambient pressure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If dedicated spouts are disposed at an end of the containers with each spout fluidly coupled to segregated fluid, then fluid segregation is achieved, but simultaneous discharge of both fluids becomes difficult or impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into two separate chambers (first chamber and second chamber) that are fluidly isolated from each other. Each chamber has its own aperture for discharge, allowing independent control of each fluid while maintaining segregation. This segmentation enables both fluids to be discharged simultaneously through their respective apertures without interfering with each other.
2Productivity
If suction force is applied to the spout or compressive force to the container to discharge fluid, then fluid discharge is achieved, but users with physical impairments find it difficult or impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional suction-based or compression-based discharge mechanism with a passive gravity-driven discharge system. The apertures are positioned such that when the container is held upright, gravity naturally causes the fluid to flow outward through the apertures without requiring the user to apply suction or compression forces. This mechanical substitution makes the device accessible to users with respiratory complications or arthritis.
3Quantity of substance
If the container is reconfigured or repositioned to discharge the second segregated liquid, then sequential discharge is achieved, but efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The container design incorporates two apertures positioned at different locations and orientations on the container body. The first aperture is positioned for discharging the first fluid, while the second aperture is positioned to discharge the second fluid. This dynamic positioning of apertures allows sequential discharge of both fluids without requiring the user to reconfigure or reposition the entire container, thereby maintaining high discharge efficiency.
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 easy and efficient discharge of segregated fluids, accommodating users with physical impairments by allowing fluid segregation and easy access to both chambers without requiring reconfiguration, enhancing usability and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
The inner container may have a polymeric seal spanning a perimeter of an outer surface of the inner container (e.g., an o-ring), wherein the polymeric seal removably couples the inner container to the outer container when in the second position
Implementation Method 2
allowing for simultaneous or sequential fluid discharge through controlled aperture exposure to ambient pressure
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-chamber shot container including a hand-held body that defines a first aperture disposed at an upper end of the hand-held body, a second aperture, and an upper fluid aperture disposed at the upper end of the hand-held body, wherein the first aperture and the upper fluid aperture are disposed at the upper end of the hand-held body. The shot container also includes an inner container member with an inner surface and a bottom surface enclosing and defining a first cavity spanning from the bottom surface of the inner container member to the upper fluid aperture and an outer container member with an inner surface and a bottom surface enclosing and defining, with an outer surface of the inner container member, a second cavity liquidly segregated from the first cavity, wherein the first and second apertures are in sole fluid communication with the second cavity.