Paper Mixing Container With Internal Agitators for Powder Emulsification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid containers made of hard plastic are problematic due to PFAS leaching, bacterial growth, and difficulty in cleaning, and existing paper containers with baffles are awkward, costly, and ineffective for mixing liquids.
Innovation Solution
A container made from a single piece of coated paper with two internal agitators, formed by folding and gluing an outer and inner portion of paper, which unfolds to create an emulsifying effect when shaken, using creases and openings to facilitate mixing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If hard plastic bottles with screw-on lids and removable metal whisk are used, then mixing effectiveness is improved, but PFAS leaching and bacterial growth problems occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a disposable paper container with integrated agitators that is discarded after single use. This eliminates the need for cleaning and prevents bacterial growth and PFAS leaching associated with reusable plastic containers, while maintaining effective mixing through the integrated paper agitators.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines paper material with integrated agitator structures to create a composite container system. The paper provides food-safe, bacteria-resistant containment while the integrated agitators (formed from the same paper material) provide effective mixing, replacing the plastic container with metal whisk combination.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If paper containers with baffles are used, then food safety is improved, but manufacturing complexity and shipping awkwardness increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the container walls and agitators into a single integrated paper structure. The agitators are formed as integral parts of the container body through folding and gluing operations, eliminating separate baffle components and simplifying manufacturing. This integrated design allows flat packaging for efficient shipping while maintaining food safety through the paper material.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the paper container into distinct functional sections (outer portion, inner portion, agitators) that are formed through specific folding operations. This segmentation allows complex three-dimensional structures to be created from flat paper patterns, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining the effectiveness of the agitators and safety of the paper material.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If paper containers with baffles are used, then food safety is improved, but mixing effectiveness decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates dynamic agitator structures that move and flex within the container during shaking. The paper agitators with creases and openings flex and rotate as the container is shaken, actively mixing the liquid and powder contents. This dynamic movement provides effective mixing comparable to metal whisks while maintaining food safety through the paper material.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses paper material with natural porosity and incorporates additional openings in the agitator structures. This porous design allows liquid to pass through the agitators, creating turbulence and effective mixing. The paper material provides both food safety and the necessary structural flexibility for effective agitation during container shaking.
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 solution provides a food-safe, recyclable container that is efficient to manufacture and ship, effectively emulsifying liquids, including protein powders, green juice powder, and powdered medications.
Implementation Method 1
The agitators or 'kites' have openings so that liquid is captured by them and forced through small openings, creating an emulsifying effect when the container is shaken
Data Source
AI summary
A container for dissolving powder in liquid for consumption is made from a single piece of coated paper, and has two internal agitators when the paper is folded and glued. Before assembly, the paper is cut in a pattern and laid out with an outer portion and an inner portion defined by a first fold line. The inner portion is folded over and glued to the outer portion, and the outer portion is folded into a rectangular tube. The agitators are formed in the inner portion with creases and cuts so that the agitators unfold into the container when the outer portion is folded. The tube is then sealed at the top and bottom. The agitators have openings so that liquid in the container is mixed when the container is shaken. A removable cap is provided for filling and drinking from the container.