Portable Pet Food Container With Sealed Dual-Cup Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing animal food and water holding devices lack the ability to safely and hygienically transport pet food and water, with a focus on ease of handling and durability.
Innovation Solution
A portable container device comprising two housings with interchangeable inner cups made of durable and flexible materials, featuring magnetic or pivotable locking mechanisms, and removable covers with sealing to ensure secure and hygienic transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-material housing is used, then manufacturing is simpler, but functionality is limited (cannot simultaneously provide durability, flexibility, and heat insulation)
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into an outer housing and an inner housing made of different materials. The outer housing provides structural support and durability, while the inner housing provides heat insulation and flexibility. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function without requiring a single complex material.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite construction by combining different materials in the housing structure. The outer housing can be made of durable materials like plastic or metal, while the inner housing uses insulating materials like foam or air gaps. This composite approach achieves multiple material properties in a single device structure.
2Strength
If the housing is made rigid for durability, then strength is improved, but flexibility and shock absorption are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into rigid outer housing and flexible inner housing. The outer housing provides the necessary strength and durability, while the inner housing adds flexibility and shock-absorbing properties, resolving the contradiction between rigidity and flexibility.
3Reliability
If covers are permanently attached, then security is improved, but ease of cleaning and maintenance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The covers are designed with dynamic attachment mechanisms (magnetic, snap-fit, or friction-based) that allow them to be securely attached during transport but easily removed for cleaning. This dynamic design enables the covers to transition between secure and accessible states based on operational needs.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a single-compartment design is used, then device complexity is reduced, but functionality for separate food and water storage is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The container is segmented into separate compartments for food and water storage within the housing structure. This segmentation allows independent storage and management of different items while maintaining a unified device design.
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 safe, easy, and hygienic handling of pet food and water during transport, with enhanced durability and insulation properties.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic locking mechanism, comprising a magnet arranged within one handle half and a ferromagnetic piece centrally positioned within the other handle half
Implementation Method 2
At least one of said first and second housings comprises an insulating material layer
Data Source
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AI summary
This invention relates to a portable animal food and water container device comprising: first and second housings (12,14) each including a bottom wall (16) and a peripheral wall (18) having an upper edge (20) defining an open space (22) into said housings (12, 14); a hinge (24) attached to an outer surface of each of said peripheral walls (18) and hingedly coupling said first and second housings (12,14), said top edges (20) of said first and second housings (12,14) being positionable in a closed position abutting each other or in a open position spaced from each other; a locking member (26) attached to at least one of said first and second housings (12,14) and configured to selectively secure said first and second housings (12,14) in said closed position; and first and second covers (28,30) removably positionable over said open space (22) in said first and second housings (12,14), said peripheral walls (18) each have a threaded inner surface (32) adjacent to a corresponding one of said top edges (20), each of said first (28) and second (30) covers having a threaded perimeter edge (34) and being threadably couplable to one of said peripheral walls (18), a pair of grips (35) hingedly coupled to said first (28) and second (30) covers, and a pair of inner removable cups (42), each having a bottom wall (46) and a peripheral wall (48), each secured in said open spaces (22) by means of said first and second covers (28,30) respectively.